Assessment of the effects of disasters in Latin America and the Caribbean, 1972-2010

1 December 2015 | Publication

Work area(s)

Sustainable development and human settlements

Topic(s)

Disasters Sustainable development

Assessment of the effects of disasters in Latin America and the Caribbean, 1972-2010

- Author: Bello, Omar; Ortiz Malavassi, Laura M.; Samaniego, Joseluis
- Physical description: 41 páginas.
- Publisher: CEPAL
- UN symbol (Signature): LC/L.3899
- Date: 1 December 2015

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Abstract

The purpose of this work is to review ECLAC’s experience in assessing the economic and social impact of disasters. Toward that end, the database established according to assessment reports is described and the patterns of sectoral damage and losses from different types of events are defined.

Table of contents

  • Introduction
  • I. Disasters by sub-regions and countries
  • II. Disasters according to their origin: Climate disasters, Geological disasters, Mixed disasters, Biological disasters
  • III. Cost pattern of disasters
  • IV. Conclusions.

SDG(s)

11. Sustainable cities and communities 13. Climate action